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Wiring a 6-wire D104 microphone to a Ranger 2985 DX requires connecting the wires in the correct order and configuration. The Ranger 2985 DX has an 8-pin modular plug, and the D104 microphone has a 6-pin modular plug. Here's one way to wire the D104 microphone to the Ranger 2985 DX:

1. Connect the red wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 4 (PTT - Push-To-Talk).
2. Connect the black wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 5 (Ground).
3. Connect the white wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 6 (MIC + Audio).
4. Connect the blue wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 7 (Receive Audio)
5. Connect the green wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug pin 8 (Transmit Audio)
6. Connect the yellow wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 3 (UP-Down).

It's important to double-check the wiring configuration with the user manual of the Ranger 2985 DX and the D104 microphone. Some manufacturers have different wiring configurations and it's important to match the wiring accordingly to avoid any damage to the device. It's also worth noting that if you are not comfortable with the wiring process, it's best to consult with a professional technician or a radio expert.

Hi John,Ranger CB YES, Model No. NO, led display, YES IT HAS ONE OF THOSE.More info please john.The more info about the radio you give and the problem, the easier it is to give you assistance, we can't answer buy guess work, it's neither helpful nor pleasant.Cheers,Peter

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This website has all sorts of info on CB Radio's. This link will take you to the Ranger 2980. If you can't find what you are looking for there then you may be stuck.

check out the schematic first .It may be the same wiring .

Your radio needs an alignment to bring it back to specs . Check all the frequencies according to the manual and have a tech tune it for you .

Check the fuse. Blowing a power supply does not happen. Blowing a fuse often does. If the power supply truly went out, it is too small in amperage. More information on the power supply may help.

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Channel list.

There you will find a list of the citizens band frequencies.

If you want to talk on AM put it on AM if you want to talk on SSB then put it on SSB. Did you recently purchase this radio? You do realize you need a ham radio license to use this ?If you are on the upper ham bands you better have a license or they will come and get you .Look at the the dial that has 1 - 7 on it. Now take the owners manual and look at the diagram of the knob . It should say something about frequencies and the frequency you need to operate on is from 26.965 to 27.405 MHZ .

on the back of the cpu behind the frequency counter display. you will see the pins sticking out

toshiba ta-7222ap (8 leg IC on side of chassis same side as volt reg and power plug)

its the round dime sized battery on the back of the cpu inside (back of faceplate) there is an battery upgrade. www.cbtricks.com

The + side of the cell is smooth on the top (no seam), and the - side has a seam going all the way around it as shown below: This side ^ is (+) and this side ^ is (-)

ship to shore communication and weather reports.

Do like I just did,Google it and your answer will be an affirmitive YES.

frequency drifting on last number really doesn't make much difference. Lets say you are on CH 1 26.965 and the counter says the frequency is 26.9648 . Its not right but it close enough that its not going to make a whole lot of difference .Signal meter not working is not a problem either . You have to check the schematic for what voltage operates the meter,check to make sure that voltage is there. If it is then you should change the meter., if no voltage then you should check for the solution as to how to get it back. When the radio warms up and you hear people talking take some freeze spray and give the audio IC a shot to see if it still works or not .

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take it to a tech , if you have to ask then you are not able to work on it . It is definatly an internal problem.

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